NED Alumni Convention, Atlanta

 Second day.  October 18, 2024

Jumping three time zones in a day is too much for my body.  I had patchy sleep.  In the evening, attended the first day program of the NED Alumni Convention.  For many of us the alumni convention is the biggest annual celebration: Eid, Christmas, Holi, Diwali, Vaisakhi, all rolled in one.

The NED program was emceed by Asad Bajwa and Noor (Ani?).

 Presentations were given by

 Abdullah Jafri, Chairman of Outreach & Fundraising Committee of The Citizens Foundation-USA

Anwar Khan, Founder and President of OBAT Helpers

Farooq Mughal, member of Georgia House of Representatives

Rahim Shah Akhunkhail, Founder 'Voices of Muslims'

Dr. Shershah Syed of Koohi Goth Hospital

A Quiz Show dubbed 'Neelam Ghar' was conducted by Sibte Faruqui

An electrifying live music performance by Tehseen Javed and his band concluded the program around midnight.


















 

 

 

 



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